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Environmental protection groups use drones to track herd movements of endangered species.

cameras that can track heat signatures of poachers. It then relays this information to local authorities that can intercept and arrest poachers. Other groups have used drones to steer animals away from poachers when danger is close. The far-reaching capabilities of drones allow them to cover a rough terrain that is otherwise not easily accessible. Additionally, drones allow scientists to track populations of endangered species. This provides information about the animals’ diets, their habits, and their habitats that aids scientists in conservation efforts. Equipped with advanced sensors and tools, drones are able to collect data on anything from unusual changes in the oceans’ temperature, to the thickness and size of glaciers, to the herd sizes and migration patterns of animal populations.

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